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Hello!

                     I'm Laura McDaniel, MA, LMFT

                                                                   Carlsbad Child Therapist

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Now Offering Two Locations: Encinitas, CA & Carlsbad, CA

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Worried About Your Child's Social-Emotional or Behavioral Struggles?

Child-Centered Therapy in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA Can Help

 

Is your child facing social-emotional or behavioral challenges? Taking the first step towards support can make a world of difference. As an experienced child therapist in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA, I specialize in helping children ages 5-11 navigate these difficulties.

 

My warm and approachable demeanor fosters trust and creates a safe space for your child to explore their emotions and experiences. Through play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, I utilize a holistic, child-centered approach that empowers your child's innate healing capacity.

 

I believe in your child's potential for growth and healing. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how child therapy can support your child's journey towards wholeness.

Empower
Healing
Growth

Kids in Daycare
Day Care

Through play therapy, expressive arts, and a child-centered approach, I create a safe space for your child to heal and grow.

 

Schedule a consultation today and take the first step towards supporting your child's emotional well-being.

Carlsbad Child Therapist Supporting 

Children Ages 5-11

 

Your child's well-being is important. I provide in-person child therapy in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA, specializing in helping children ages 5-11 navigate various challenges, including:

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  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Acting Out & Behavioral Issues

  • Bullying

  • Depression

  • Divorce

  • Education & Learning Disabilities

  • Grief/Loss

  • Sibling Conflict

  • Social Issues

  • Stress​

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Holistic
Approach to Healing

Laura's holistic approach recognizes the connection between mind and body. Through play therapy, sand tray, and expressive arts, children can express themselves creatively and work through challenges in a supportive environment.

 

Experience the Difference

 

Laura's encouraging and open-minded approach fosters a strong therapeutic relationship, empowering children to achieve their goals.

Affordable Child Therapy in Carlsbad, CA and Encinitas, CA
Fees & Insurance

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Payment Options

Self-Pay

Insurance

Self-Pay: $200

per 50-minute session

Contact me today to schedule a consultation

I accept the following insurance plans:

  • Aetna

  • Anthem

  • MHN/Health Net

  • TriWest

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Contact me today to verify your coverage

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Witnessing Your Child's Growth and Healing

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It's incredibly rewarding to see a child's sense of self strengthen as they feel understood and supported. I'm honored to guide children on their unique journeys toward healing and wholeness, believing in their innate capacity to heal.

Child Therapy in Carlsbad, CA & Encinitas, CA - Contact Laura McDaniel Today

Schedule a Free Consultation

Contact Laura McDaniel, LMFT for a free consultation to discuss your child's needs and explore how therapy can help.

442-264-7972

laura@carlsbadchildtherapist.com

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Office Locations:

~ Encinitas

Near Encinitas Blvd. & the 5 Freeway

~ Carlsbad/Oceanside border

Near the 78 Freeway & El Camino Real

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​Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  LMFT #140983

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Carlsbad Child Therapist 

Child Therapy Carlsbad - Play Therapy & Family Support

 

Laura McDaniel, MA, LMFT #140983

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laura@carlsbadchildtherapist.com          (442) 264-7972‬

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